Lebanese spinach seeds Giant of Bertoua (Corchorus olitorius)

Lebanese spinach seeds Giant of Bertoua (Corchorus olitorius)

Price for a Package of 10 seeds.

Mloukhiyeh or Lebanese Spinach is a member of the mallow family (Malvaceae). Corchorus olitorius is used in traditional cookery in Lebanon and Egypt and is virtually not grown outside these countries.

It is a fast and tall growing biannual to short-lived perennial plant with dark green leaves which are very tasty with a typically mild flavor. Leaves are used cooked in soups and several other national dishes.

130 (200)cm, Mloukhiyeh, Mouloukhieh, or Mulukhiye is an unknown vegetable in the Western world. The dark green leaves on tall stems have a spinach-like texture and taste.

As soon as plants are strong enough, leaves may be picked until autumn. For any rich, well-drained soil in full sun. Best cultivated as an annual. Sow under warm glass in spring at a minimum of some 25°C and transplant seedlings to the open garden end of spring.